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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 585.74 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 585.74 and 323.58 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 585.74 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/585.74 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 585.74 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 189,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,532.13/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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